Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oaklahoma, captivated readers with his poignant memoir “Everything Sad Is Untrue” (Printz Award) and the epic adventure “The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams” (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the Eastern Seaboard with his family.